Welcome to Troop 97, Walpole, MA

Come join Troop 97 Walpole! The fun and adventurous troop that
loves to camp and do outdoor activities! Outdoor activities not your
thing? No problem! Just ask our Senior Patrol Leader about a day trip
or scout outing that interests you, and the troop will be happy to
discuss it at the next meeting.

So don’t wait! Join Troop 97 now and start having some fun! Any questions? Click on the "Contact Our Troop" link above.

About the Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most
prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA
provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them
in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops
personal fitness.

For more than a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders
of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong
values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through over
a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to
building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

Boy Scouts clear Walpole Trails

On December 11, 2016, 13 members of the Boy Scout Troop 97 Walpole
partnered with the Walpole Trails Committee to clear and widen existing
trails.

Under the direction of Gary Riggott, the participants cleared three
trails in the town forest that connects to the Bay Circuit Trail. This
clearing allows for better public access to the Town Forest. The
clearing took place at two access points. First, the Scouts cleared two
walkable paths next to the Washington Street power lines. After this
clearing was accomplished, the Scouts then cleared a trail in the woods
at the South Street entrance. To clear these paths, the Scouts trimmed
back intruding brush and obstructions. This included the removal of
fallen trees, and dead branches. Upon completion, all three paths
connected to form a new, longer trail.